Construction Information
Upgrades to the electrical systems at the Waterfront Terminal will take place from January to May 2026 and will require the continuous operation of a temporary generator for a period of approximately 5 months.
SeaBus Projects
Fleet and infrastructure projects are currently underway to improve the quality of our SeaBus service. These investments will ensure our network remains in a state of good repair and further improve our customers’ transit experience.
Many of these projects support the vision and requirements of our three main transit expansion plans: Transport 2050, the 10-Year Investment Plan, and Area Transport Plans.
SeaBus Terminals Maintenance & Upgrade Project
Expected Timeline: Spring 2021 to Spring 2026
As part of TransLink’s Maintenance and Upgrade Program, we are replacing aging operational equipment at the Lonsdale Quay (north) and Waterfront (south) SeaBus terminals to ensure their continued safety and reliability for years to come.
We are replacing
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electrical substations, transformers, panels, switchgear, and back-up generators;
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fire water lines and hose cabinets;
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automatic doors at the SeaBus loading bays;
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emergency exit ramps;
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entrance canopy at the Lonsdale (north) terminal ; and
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ventilation equipment in the south terminal skywalk.
Indigenous art and accompanying signage has been installed at both SeaBus terminals to support Indigenous language revitalization and preservation. These installations sample the artwork aboard the Burrard Chinook SeaBus, which was launched in July 2021.
What you need to know:
From January until May 2026
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There will be continuous generator noise all day.
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There will be no changes in accessing the Terminal or to SeaBus services.
SeaBus staff will be present to provide any assistance required. We thank customers for their patience during construction. For more information, customers and neighbours can call our Customer Information team at 604.953.3333 daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
